Meaning: Modern form of Ástríðr
The story
Astrid continues the Norse name Ástríðr. Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, who created Pippi Longstocking, gives it a well-established literary connection.
Nicknames
- Asta
Spellings & variants
- Astri
- Estrid
- Astrud
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Astrid comes from Old Norse.
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